Researching Costume

As it can be seen from the image above, we have compiled our ideas on costumes to show what kind of research we've been doing into the types of costume that would merge well with our crucial locations and also reflect Amanda Rogers' style and representation as an artist.

Overall, we've selcted colours that are very neutral, which represents Amanda Rogers' link to nature and the environment in which we are shooting in. The white colours of the dress also represent innocence and could connote to the light in nature, being a blank page that is ready to be written on.

The dresses that she wears are commonly strapless and flowing, something that is seen quite often in music videos of a similar genre. There is the small problem with this however, of the weather being increasingly cold and stormy as the month progresses. Despite this, the style is too iconic to not include and so we will have to work around those small problems.

We also decided to pair the dresses with boots that are well worn and natural in the surroundings we'll be shooting in This keeps the outfits a little more grounded, not too whimsical and could also reflect the setting she will be in - the rough, plain wood of the trees on the forest floor, travelling upwards to something more detailed, elaborate and pretty.

We have one dress which contrasts the others,the blue patchwork effect maxi dress which we thought  would be a typical representation of Rogers', given that we have seen her wearing multiple dresses very similar to the one we have. It could als be used to reflect the skies, or the sea - representing the elements.



Make up and hair was also something we had to take into consideration. We decided to keep the make up very light and natural, just enough to highlight in front of the camera. We went with two different hairstyles, one featuring plaits decorated with miniature roses and another half up, half down with a folwer headband. Both were very simple yet effective, with a focus on nature coming from the additions of the flowers.